Kirsten Essing is a WMO consultant at Gemeente Lochem since December 2022, with prior experience as an ambulant begeleider at RIBW Groep Overijssel from September 2019 to December 2022 and at Beter Thuis Wonen Thuiszorg B.V. from August 2018 to September 2019. Earlier roles include sociotherapeutisch medewerker at Tactus Verslavingszorg and medewerker/stagiair at Stichting Surplus. Kirsten holds a post-hbo degree in poh-ggz from Saxion University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Toegepaste psychologie from the same institution, along with a level 4 degree in maatschappelijke zorg from Graafschap college.